Officials and participants during the implementation of the ULLAS programme on March 15.
Dimapur, March 19 (MExN): The Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society (ULLAS) programme, also known as the New India Literacy Programme, is being implemented in Nagaland to promote adult education and lifelong learning, officials said.
A flagship initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, the programme aims to provide foundational literacy and numeracy to non-literate individuals aged 15 years and above, while also encouraging continuous learning and skill development.
In Nagaland, the programme is being implemented by the Directorate of School Education. The initiative seeks to empower adults with basic education and critical life skills.
According to officials, seven districts — Mon, Kiphire, Phek, Zunheboto, Peren, Tuensang and Dimapur — have been selected for implementation based on the number of illiterates as per the Census 2011.
Mobilisation and registration of learners have been carried out by volunteer teachers and local coordinators with active community participation.
A total of 18,018 adult learners have been enrolled under the programme, with volunteer teachers conducting classes across various learning centres, mostly during evening hours.
To assess learning outcomes, the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) will be conducted on March 21, across 860 designated examination centres in the state.
Learners who successfully clear the assessment will receive certification from the National Institute of Open Schooling, recognising their attainment of basic literacy and numeracy competencies.
Officials said the initiative is expected to significantly contribute towards achieving the goal of a fully literate Nagaland.
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